Geese biosecurity question

[User635240]

Hi, are there any diseases that geese might bring from one farm to another, that might affect other geese or other poultry (chickens, ducks, quail)? I'm thinking of buying an adult gander from a private seller and wondering about any precautions.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Geese are fairly healthy. I usually don't worry too much when bringing in adult waterfowl. They don't get the same sort of illnesses chickens do. The only concern may be the bird flu if there are any outbreaks in your area.

 

[AGeese]

Yeah they can be a vector for that, but otherwise I have chickens and geese.